| 18 Mar
| Debbie Gatien 
| Roseneath, Canada
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Hello Steve and everyone in Herne Bay. We have been very busy this side of the Pond. Snow clear up causes floods and all kinds of slushy nasty driving conditions. We have been watching the Windmill debate with great interest as we are pondering having our home changed to Solar or Windmill Power in the not to distant future.
Eileen, Roseneath is about 20 mins North East of Port Hope. On a map, find the centre between Toronto and Kingston down on Lake Ontario and you should see Port Hope, Cobourg and Grafton. Go north 'til you see Rice Lake and Roseneath is hidden there. We are so small and rural that we are not on all maps.
Any ideas on windmills or solar gratefully received.
Over here, solar generators are ludicrously expensive and you would never pay for them in your lifetime. I gather that you don't need full sunshine to make them work but, with the best will in the world, no one is going to invest in somethig that will never recoup it's costs are they? I don't know what the situation is like over there, of course. It may be that here in Blighty, we are still at the "trailing edge of technology". If the stuff is popular over there, then perhaps costs are lower, too.
After my initial objections, I decided to stay firmly sat on the fence regarding the windfarm issue. I'd make a terrible politician; I can see strength in both sides of the argument. None of us like the idea of these gargantuan structures sitting in full view on the horizon, yet we know we have a responsibility to the planet and future generations. The only thing that does concern me, purely in my capacity as NIMBY, you understand, is the whisper that the 30-turbine windfarm oging up soon will only be the start. Rumour has it that up to 300 are planned in this area. Now that WILL have people getting snotty.....
| 17 Mar
| Debbie
| North London
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Hi - just found your site. I've been trying to buy a chalet at the Seaview Site at Swalecliffe and have found out that the company that own the site have applied for planning permission to extend the static caravan park and demolish the chalets if they can. What a shame! Some date from the 20s and others are pre-war. Apparently they have survived war and floods etc. but not the Cinque Ports company which have also increased the ground rent so elderly people find it difficult to pay, but reduced occupancy time. Interestingly, most people I've tried to talk to about it don't seem that bothered. I think that another caravan park would be be an ugly eyesore on this lovely bit of foreshore. As you can probably gather I'm another DFL trying to rent/buy a hut but I do really love this coast and it's sad to see it being spoiled without putting up a fight. Thanks for your site.
Well, Debbie, you seem to have found another case of local apathy. Why do anything about it when it's so much easier just to whine? Many is the business that has been more devastating then Mother Nature. Thanks for visiting, though. And, worry not; DFL's are as welcome here as anyone. Loving this region is no crime in my book.
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| 16 Mar
| Audrey Moore (Neé McIver)
| Frankston Nth, Victoria, OZ
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Hello again Steve,
Thought I would say how much I liked your Sunset photo on Daves 'Simply Whitstable' site. Things seem to have been quiet on your site of late, where is everyone??? They cannot have been on holiday for this long!!! Come on people; let's hear from you.
By the way; I think I may have an answer to the question I posed some time ago re the 'Bun Penny' I 'think' it was once the 'Prince' Pub. I am open to correction.
Do the gardeners in the Park still grow those beautiful Dahlias beside the footpath at the Station road end of the park? I can remember such lovely displays in years gone by. Is the lake still there?
Regards Audrey from OZ
Hi, Audrey. Thanks for sticking with me. I am flattered by your comments on the sunsets but, much as I'd love to claim responsibility, none of those photos are mine.....
Concerning the lack of comments, well, that will be partly down to me I guess, as I have allowed the site to lie fallow for the last few weeks. I hope to address that again. Anybody out there that wants to comment is more than welcome.
You may be right about the Bun Penny. I spoke to a friend a while back who remembered it being something else in my lifetime. He also seemed to recall "The Prince". I'll check it out. (Any excuse for another Spitfire).
Finally; the park. Yes, flowers of all varieties pop up at Station Chine and indeed throughout the town. The council makes good use of plants grown at the Eddington nursery, all around Herne Bay, which is lovely in Spring/Summer. The lake has been drained at the moment in order to give it a much needed scrubbing. There have also been problems with a rat colony on Duck Island in the last month, which the council is at pains to eradicate. Good luck, boys.
| 13 Mar
| Kathleen Lawson Bray
| Northland, NZ
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Kathy has some more genealogy questions she would like help with, if anyone can.....
Hi Steve,
I have already been in contact, but going through the message board again, means I see even more connections as I learn more about my family.
My grandparents married 1910 Blean, Charles lawson and Edith Martin. They were both resdents of Borstall Hill at the time and I now believe both worked on the Lawson Farm Uplands, although I have also heard it called recently Martindowne like the road name.
G-G-grandparents were Thomas Lawson from Elham, and wife Mary Stroud from Dunkirk. They had several children. One of the youngest was Charles, born 1856, my g-grandfather, who married Mary Ann, again living at Borstall Hill. They had 4 chilren, Thomas, who later took over Uplands from g-g-grandfather Tom, Thos Thomas was born 1883, had 3 known children, William, another who emigrated, and Ethel who married a Bob or Tom Johnson. Charles, my g-dad was born 1885, Nellie was next followed by Wifred, I think known as Fred.
Ethel had several children and when the marriage broke up, she stayed with her family at Uplands/Martindowne, until it was sold early 1950s. She moved then with her family to Sydney Rd.
Connie I have traced, her daughter who now lives in Dartford area. I have followed enquires for Joyce, a sister of Connie, who married 1956 a ? Hunt, later emigrating to Australia. Her daughter Sheridan is trying to trace her family tree, but we keep missing each other, through moves or e-mail changes.
This is basically all we know, though a lot more than we knew a year ago. Connie and her husband Ron, mention Fred, Dolly, Maxted, Ian and Stephen Lawson, which I gather is present time. Any help would be gratefully appreciated, however small...
Wow, Kathy. Looks like you've been busy there. I'll speak to the people at Whitstable museum to see what they know about Martindown(e)/Uplands as a starting point. As I said earlier, Lawson is quite a popular Whitstable name. As indeed is Stroud, although YOUR Stroud (Mary) seems to have emanated from the Faversham area.
| 12 Mar
| Brian FS
| Poole, Dorset
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I don't know if this is the right place to post this note. I'm looking for information regarding a certain Mrs Nell Rose, found dead from natural causes on Herne bay railway station in about 1967-9. She was quite an elderly lady and lived in Eltham. Does anyone remember anything about it? If so, please forward any info. Thanks.
P.S. Spent most of my childhood on Mrs Witlock's caravan site in the Fifties, always remember Herne Bay with affection.
Well, that's a new one on me, Brian. Have you tried contacting the Kentish Gazette directly? They have a general enquiry/letters email address at hernebaygazette@thekmgroup.co.uk. Unless there's anyone out there who knows anything. If so, you can contact Brian via me.
| 8 Mar
| Dana Koslowski
| Warszawa, Poland
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Long time ago I said I would love to visit Herne Bay and Whistable. Last week I had occasion. It's a lovely place and great people live there. I can't wait to go there again.
See? I told you that, despite our reserved British upbringing, I hope that you had the occasion to warm to those you met. You would always be afforded a warm welcome.
| 28 Feb
| Eileen Noble
| Brockville, Canada
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Hello Steve, Debbie from Roseneath, and all other friends. I have been trying to find Roseneath on the map, Debbie, but so far, no success. I should know where it is, as I also live in Ontario!
I love your HB pictures, Steve, and had a giggle when I saw the snow. Oh how I would love to see just a sprinkling of snow in the Winter here in Canada!
Yes, we are certainly having an old-fashioned, very cold Winter this year. I am sending a picture of the St. Lawrence River, which as you can see, is almost completely frozen over. There is just a narrow opening further out where one can see the 'steam'? rising. The two shrubs in the foreground are on terra firma and the remainder is all river, with the US shoreline in the background.
I remember the floods in 1953. It was a mess! A new pebble beach was created on the sea front and refrigerators floated from one place to another, along with other furniture, and basement apartments were totally flooded. A temporary lake was formed in Memorial Park. We could hear the pounding of the ocean inside our house and my mother cooked our food on a camp stove. Quite the experience but good training for survival during our relatively recent ice storm in Ontario!
My father has passed away now and I miss having him tell me at this time of the year that the daffodils are in bloom and everything else, for that matter. I shall always miss Herne Bay and have fond memories of my skating days in particular. Take a deep sniff of that fresh sea air for me, please.
All the best to all, Eileen
Hi, Eileen. It's always good to hear from you. You're right about the snow, of course, as was Debbie. Still, it created temporary excitement for us here.
Thanks for those flood memoirs, too. I have loved reading people's reminiscences; I feel they give a completely different viewpoint to those provided by the general media.
I had a friend visit recently and she kept reminding me what a beautiful area this is. Living by the sea in the relatively mild climate area here in Kent is truly wonderful. I recall on the previous incarnation of the site as describing my opinions as "hopelessly biased" but with good reason, I think. Sea views, sea air lots of greenery and lovely people. Why would people want to live anywhere else? Don't you worry; I take loads of very deep breaths now. And all the best to you, too.
| 24 Feb
| David & Linda Ross
| Collegeville, Pennsylvania
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Good day, My wife was looking for old friends from her opera society, Tony & Mary Jose. They own a café in Herne Bay. If you know of them could you please send their web address, or forward our web address to them. Linda's former name was Brooker. Thank you for your consideration. David & Linda
Hello, David, Linda. I couldn't find a "Jose" listed in the local directory but there aren't many cafés in the Bay, so maybe they won't be too hard to track down. I'll see what I can do. In the meantime, anyone else know these people? Get in touch with me if you do. Thanks.
| 24 Feb
| Debbie Gatien
| Roseneath, Canada
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Was feeling a little homesick so I needed a visit to this site and simply Whitstable, not that this is the only time I visit. In fact I try to log on to you every few days hence my next comment " Where is everybody?" It couldn't be the February blues could it? If so let me try to cheer you up.
(if your reading this Stan "the man" Dilnot, back me up) We are having the hardest winter in many a year and the worst I have ever experienced.
My husband and I are lucky enough to have a few snow mobiles to get around on and an International Tractor to clear some of the driveway but our neighbours (a few miles away) do not, so picture this; from 4pm till a little after 11pm we were outside in -30 degrees dragging our neighbours vehicles through 4 foot of the white stuff to get them home. They had tried to go out and drove straight into the snowbanks. No sooner had we got one person out than another did the same. It was impossible to see more than 15 foot in front of you because of white-out from blowing snow. The up side to this is our grateful neighbours are all wine drinkers. I can now offer visitors a very nice selection of imported and domestic.....
Then came the Ice storm....
Well, I hope that has cheered you lucky Kent dwellers up. So go eat some REAL fish and chips, drink some REAL beer, look out over that beautiful ocean and shout out loud "Thank God I'm in England". I, on the other hand, will look out over my spectacular property, fields, woodland and a small ravine that deer, wolves and elk wonder through constantly, and shout....
Yes, that's all very well Debbie but we DID have what, 2 inches recently. You saw the pictures. Don't ever expect to out-whinge the British when it comes to the weather.....
Actually, that was fine but I was one of the many motorists that got caught up in the non-snow event of a couple of weeks back.I drove up to Birmingham for a meeting, which I left at 4:00pm. I got home, a distance of about 180 miles at 5:00 the following morning. No real snow problem, you understand, just that the majority of borough councils decided not to send the gritters out until 10:00 in the evening, after the world and his wife had filled the M1, M11, M25, M2.....
| 21 Feb
| Kathleen Lawson Bray
| Northland, New Zealand
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Hi. I have been in touch before, searching for my family who were from Whitstable. I find the site very helpful and informative, especially as i have not visited Whitstable since the 1970s.
My great great grandfather was Thomas Lawson, born Elham but lived with wife Mary Ann from Strood at Borstall Hill.
Their son Charles Lawson, born 1858 is my great grandfather.
Grandfather was Charles Lawson born Blean 1885 who married Edith Martin at Blean 1910. Grandad had 3 siblings, Thomas 1883, Nellie 1886ish and Wilfred 1893.
Some relations must still be in the area, and some have emigrated. Would love to hear from anyone who can help, including Fred, Dolly, Maxted, Ian or Simon.
Kathleen M Lawson. Now NZ, born Dartford.
Do keep up the good work at the website to help all us strays worldwide.
Hello, Kathleen. Thanks for the comments. Of course I remember, Kathleen. I'm sorry if the information I sent you didn't provide any more leads. Perhaps anybody looking in here can assist. I mean, Lawson is a very popular local family name, so there is a good chance that a connection is still available. That assumes, of course that any Lawsons are looking in this site.....
| 8 Feb
| Audrey Moore
| Victoria, Australia
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Steve, re the 1953 floods. At the time I was in the WRAF stationed in South Devon and I was woken up by our Sergeant at 3am to be told my mother in Herne Bay had had a stroke and was not expected to live. I was told to pack a bag and to then go back to sleep as they could not get me transport to the station until 6.30am!!!!!! (some hopes).
The journey was reasonably uneventful until I reached Victoria Station, where I was told the train only went to Faversham then I was on my own. On reaching Faversham there were buses to take us on, by roundabout routes. What would usually take 15 mins I think took a couple of hours. Fortunately (although my imagination was working overtime), when I reached HB Hospital Mum was on the road to recovery with little or no ill effects. (I was the one who needed the bed by then).
Mum lived until 1986 where she died here in OZ. These things are sent to try us (and they do).
Blimey, Audrey, you don't do things by halves then, do you? Some things don't change, though. I recall hearing someone say that to go north-south in the UK was easy but to go east-west, you'd be quicker going by boat.....
| 8 Feb
| Geoff Holden
| Perth Western OZ
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Dear Steve, I know I promised to shut up but I was driven to my computer by the fact that it is 42 deg in the shade and the pool water is 31 deg. We are used to being hot but this is bloody hot even for for us!!!****. The request for info on the floods of 53 made me dig in the archives. I found a book which cost 6d published by 'The Herne Bay Press'. Bob Scrivens took quite a few of the pictures but I wondered if any of the others were syndicated and could have been the work of Bill Dray.
I have mentioned before a guy called Roger Turner (writing Angling History of Bay). He was a junior reporter in those days with The Herne Bay Press. I dont know if he could help? Let me know what you think and I am always willing to assist, as obviously there is a wealth of info on the events, and I was there as well, and saw it first hand.
Hooroo, and may you never be short of kangaroos in your top paddock, Geoff.
Not a problem, Geoff; you are always welcome here. I have put those pictures here, if anyone would like to have a look. I don't think that the copyright will be an issue, espaecially (no offence) with the quality. I have, of course acknowledged the source.
To other things; don't EVER expect sympathy for "suffering" with high temperatures, especially if you have a swimming pool, too. Remember, you're dealing with a country here where the weather is a national obsession. However, with us, there are only two temperatures; too hot or too cold.
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| 7 Feb
| Debbie Gatien
| Roseneath, Ontario, Canada
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Steve, This is a message to Julie re: grandfather's photo's. I had a thought (doesnt happen a lot!!!), so I decided to email Julie directly, when my youngest Daughter Emily just had to email a message to the school friend she had seen only 20 mins ago and this message was so urgent I had to move aside. Instead of sending my email to drafts I sent it out. So Julie, if you think you have just had an email from a very strange person in rural Canada, you are right but to complete the email, I found pictures of my husbands family by visiting our local newspaper and scanning their records, Something I am sure you have done but just in case. Anyway, good luck.
Thanks, Debbie. It's a good point. for that, read "it's a good point that had passed me by completely. Doh!".
| 6 Feb
| Geoff Holden
| Perth Western OZ
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Dear Steve, I have not contacted the site recently as with the hard drive problem and your being away in Germany, I guessed you were a busy boy. It would appear that all is well and I thought I would resume with more of the verbal whotsit that I am noted for.
Firstly, a belated Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year to you, and all your readers. Your photos of the snow in the 'Bay' were great to look at, but I did feel that Herne Bay to Perth was about the right distance to view it from! Do the (I don't know how to describe them - Lunatics comes to mind) group of people still go swimming on Christmas morning on the beach at Herne Bay? In my time it was from Neptune Jetty but I noticed, last time I was over, that that is all part of Neptunes Arm now.
Just a little aside to Audrey; Gooday, I am pleased to read that Irene recognised some of the faces in the picture of the Herne Bay lads. I also noticed also that you did not frequent the 711 Club but I knew you, as I guess it was such a close knit community, with not a lot to do entertainment-wise and everyone frequented the same places. I was sorry to hear that Doreen Leyland had passed away. Am I right in thinking that she lived, at one time, in Perth?
Steve you have been considering how to change the site and are asking for ideas. I have always felt that the lack of input from the local 'netters' is a great shame as I have tried to get you publicity locally and the press article was good, but it did not get your site local support. Perhaps we will have to come up with something outrageous to get publicity. I have two old friends arriving in Perth, from Herne Bay, near the end of February to stay with me for a month, and so I will be 'off the net' for a while, which is probably a good thing.
Hooroo, Geoff.
Hi, Geoff. Erudite as ever. I think you'll find there are still pockets of nutters that still insist on taking a dip in the sea on Christmas Day, just as they do in the Serpentine in London. Rather them than me, I can tell you.
Apathy is such a terrible thing to fight but I have a couple of thoughts I'm playing with. To be honest, I'm in no real hurry just yet but I'll carry on fiddling for a while until I either get what I want or get bored trying.....
| 5 Feb
| Julie Bennett
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My grandfather was a freelance photographer for the Daily Mirror, Evening Standard and local Kent papers in 1953. He went to Whitstable over the weekend of the floods to take photos for the papers. Unfortunately he caught a cold whilst out in the boats which turned to pneumonia and he died on the 14th February 1953, so although he didn't die in the floods he died because of them.
I'm trying to find copies of some of the photos he took and would appreciate any help. His name was William (Bill) Dray. This search has been going on for a while so any help would be great. Having spoken to my Mother and aunt they seem to think his photos were published under the name of W A J Dray or Temple Press Agency but as they were only 10 and 12 years old at the time, its all a bit of a long time ago for them to remember.
Thanks again.
Well, Julie; let's see if anyone out there can help. There was a pull out article in the Gazette last week but I don't have it any longer, nor do I know whether any of the pictures within were your grandfather's. However, perhaps anyone reading this can shed a little light on the matter? Get in touch either via this link (to me) or by clicking the envelope and mailing Julie directly.
| 5 Feb
| Mandy May
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Hi, I recently visited the page as I'm interested in finding out about the hundred steps in Herne Bay and also the Fairy Glen at Bishopstone. There are a few photos on the page of the glen but I was hoping to see more of the fairies and fairy houses that were there in the sixties. Can you help?
If I possibly can, Mandy, of course. The Fairy Glen, at the end of Glenbervie Drive in Beltinge is still there, albeit surrounded by housing now. I can certainly sort out some photos of the area as it is now. I don't recall any "fairy houses", though; I'd have to consult for that one. Unless anyone out there knows any more.....
As for the Hundred Steps, I presume you're talking about Bishopstone Glen again. No idea on that one either but I'm visiting the town tomorrow, so I 'll check up with the museum for you.
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| 1 Feb
| Shun Powell
| Adelaide, South Australia
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Steve, well done; thought you'd like to know that 'Herne Bay' has now moved to Adelaide, South Australia. Fair made me homesick. I last saw Herne Bay in 1944. Must dash out and get another box of tissues.....
Well, Shun, I have heard of a Herne Bay in New Zealand but not on in OZ, unless you are referring to an ex-pat community out there. I know that Geoff (Holden) often seems to come across ex-residents of the town in Perth. You two should get in contact.....
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| 29 Jan
| Audrey Moore (Neé McIver)
| Victoria, Australia
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Hello again Steve,
What has happened to everyone?????? Has the new year upset your correspondents as there has not been any new letters since Jan 10th? My sister Irene came to visit recently and we showed her the photo from Geof Holden and she was able to remember a few faces and the 7-11 club. By the way; Geoff, you wouldn't have remembered me from the club as I didn't go (we had different friends) but you may have known Doreen Leyland, (who died about 5 or 6 yrs ago of cancer). Doreen and Irene were like Siamese twins; if you saw one the other was not far away.
More soon, Audrey from OZ.
I don't know I'm sure, Audrey. It all appears to have gone very quiet lately. Although, Androulla wrote in the meantime. I just hadn't updated the site. I'm sure they're out there. Somewhere. At least I have you (insert self-pitying comment here....)
| 20 Jan
| Androulla
| Longfield, Kent
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What a lovely site and beautiful photos. Very informative for someone like me, who is new to Kent and always looking for somewhere new to take my children. It was a joy to read. Thank you.
And it was a joy to receive this email. Thank you, Androulla.
| 10 Jan
| Julie Bonner
| Virginia, USA
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Hi Steve, Just found your website, it's great! I am a former Whitstable Native, moved to USA in 1978. I plan to visit Whitstable this summer, with my family. We had hoped to stay with relatives but this is not possible due to sickness. Still want to see the area again, so I am trying to find a summer rental for 2 weeks in Herne Bay/Whitstable/surrounding area. Could anyone help?
Well, Julie, there are a number of B & B places. However, if you're looking for self catering, I don't know of anywhere off hand but I can ask around for you. How many of you are coming? Is there anyone else that can help?
| 9 Jan
| Julie Derrick
| Maidstone, Kent
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I found this site informative.
Short and to the point. Glad to hear it, Julie. Thanks.
| 9 Jan
| Debbie Gatien (neé Woods)
| Roseneath, Canada
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Happy New Year from Canada. So you think you've got snow. I live in what's laughingly called "the snow belt". More like "the snow cover all". We have had snow falling every day since Christmas Eve and are out on the snowmobiles most evenings. There is nothing better than flying through snow at 80 - 100 miles per hour. The photos are enjoyed by my family and friends so much, whenever my Canadian friends are here I can show them Home... both this site and Simply Whitstable. Thanks.
Happy New Year, Debbie. Yes, I know; we don't know the half of it here in the UK. Generally, Whitstable and Herne Bay escaped major problems, although I had to take the girls into school in Faversham on Tuesday because the railway system had ground to a halt. No change there, then.....
Bluewater, a large shopping mall near Rochester was actually closed though, as they had eight inches of snow and management couldn't guarantee customer safety. Don't tell me; you've got four foot drifts, right? It happens so rarely in England; every time it does snow, everywhere grinds to a halt.
| 8 Jan
| Matt Sabre
| California
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I grew up in the Bay but am now living in California. So I was delighted to find your web site and the wonderfully nostalgic views of my hometown.
Would it be possible for you to add some pictures of the Downs onto your gallery? I always enjoyed taking the dog for a walk from my home in Tyndale Park, along the Downs, and finishing up at the Glen. So to see some pictures would be great, and I could show my girlfriend why it is such a special place for me.
Thanks for taking the time to put together your website.
Regards, Matt.
PS. keep putting the sunset pictures in; they are worth seeing every time.
Hello Matt, and thank you. Nostalgia is a wonderful thing, isn't it? Where would we be without those rose tinted specs? Ok, so the town may have changed a lot but this area is still home.
By your leave, I'll let the snow go before I take any pictures. At the time of writing, it's started again, although I don't expect it to be too bad. The cloud cover also means no sunsets just yet, either. But you're right there, too. Seeing the sun drop into the water is like nothing else. Blimey; I'm getting all wistful, now.....
| 4 Jan
| Brian Mackenzie
| Schofields, Australia
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Steve - given our bushfires and your flooding, I hope that the new year brings hope of improvement. Could not help but think that the further destruction of the West Pier at Brighton will further reduce the chance of assistance with the rebuiding hopes for the Herne Bay pier (either funding allocated to Brighton or further entrenched attitude to let nature finish the job). Keep up the information site - remains interesting.
Hi, Brian. Thanks for that. As far as renovating the pier (or not), Brighton. like Herne Bay, has it's own restoration lobby. The success of one project is unlikely to affect the other, I reckon. Apathy is more likely to have a greater influence, if truth be told. I was in Canterbury last Thursday and Friday, watching the debris charging along the very fast-flowing Stour by St Radigunds. We have not had it as bad here as they have in Surrey, this time, although Yalding near Maidstone made national news again. Trouble there is that Yalding is sited at the confluence of three major rivers. So long as the sea stays out, we'll be all right.
| 3 Jan
| Audrey Moore (Neé McIver)
| Victoria, Australia
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A very Happy 2003 to you and all who read and contribute to this site. Well, Christmas is now but a distant memory and life has returned to some semblance of normality (says she with a sigh, trying to decide if it is wistful or relieved). Hope that your festive season was great and that you are fully recovered. Will catch up later.
Regards Audrey from OZ.
Hello, Audrey and Happy New Year to you, too. Yes Christmas was fine, thanks. New Year's Eve was particularly good, personally. Recovery didn't take too long either. I obviously didn't drink enough.....
| 1 Jan
| Hazel
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Hi there, My family ( the Igguldens) lived in Herne Bay for a number of generations and
according to the 1881 census lived at 1 Station Road and 62 High Street. Are they still as they were. or have they been demolished? Have you got any pictures of those places please?
Thanks, Hazel
Hello, Hazel. I seem to remember the Iggulden name being synonymous with Herne Bay a while back. I'm due to go into the Bay tomorrow, so I'll look up the addresses for you. As with a number of other visitors on this page, sorry for the delay.....
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